RECORD OF CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF TRENTON, MICHIGAN CITY OF TRENTON, MICHIGAN REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 7

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1 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 7, 2013 After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a moment of silence was observed in memory of John Cherpak, former City Treasurer, the Regular Meeting of the City Council of Trenton, Michigan, was called to order by Mayor Stack, at 8:05 p.m. on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present on roll call by City Clerk Gearhart: Baun-Crooks, Howey, LeFevre, McLeod, Stack, Taylor, and Teifer. There being a quorum present, the Council was declared in session. Absent: None. Other Officers Present: John Dahlquist, City Assessor; Michael McCullough, City Treasurer; James Wagner, City Administrator; Wallace Long, City Attorney; Christine Arnoczki, City Controller; William Fisher, Assistant City Engineer; Paul Haley, Emergency Management; Scott Church, Human Resources; Bruce Vick, Fire Chief; Steve Moceri, Motor Pool Supervisor; Joann Perna, Parks and Recreation Director; and James Nardone, Police Chief. MINUTES Moved by Councilperson McLeod, seconded by Councilperson Howey, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 16, PRESENTATIONS Moved by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, seconded by Councilperson LeFevre, to make the Presentation part of the regular minutes. Denise Brooks-Williams, president and CEO of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital announced that an agreement has been reached with Dr. Nasir regarding the property located at the former Riverside Hospital Site, to allow the site to be developed. Dr. Nasir thanked everyone for their assistance with the Riverside Commons Project, and stated that construction to convert the hospital into medical offices will start immediately

2 COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA AUTHORITIES, CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES A-1. SUMMER FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: Request to Attend Annual Convention A-2. DR. NOEL JACKSON: Letter of Resignation from the DDA GENERAL B RD DISTRICT COURT: Fines, Costs, Fees, August 2013 DEPARTMENT HEADS & OFFICIALS D-1. ADMINISTRATION: Offer to Purchase 2769 W. Jefferson (tabled from September 16, 2013) D-2. ADMINISTRATOR: Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract, FY 2014 D-3. ADMINISTRATOR: Leasing of Copiers D-4. CITY CONTROLLER: Budget Amendment #11 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013 D-5. CITY ENGINEER/DPS: Dump Truck Bid Recommendation D-6. CITY ENGINEER/DPS: Request to Dispose of Obsolete Vehicles D-7. CITY ENGINEER/DPS: Asphalt Repair Program, Contract 2013-ASP D-8. MAYOR: Proposed Study Session Agenda, Monday, October 28, 2013 COMMUNICATIONS (A-1) SUMMER FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Request to Attend Annual Convention Moved by Councilperson Taylor, seconded by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, to grant permission to four members of the Trenton Summer Festival Committee to attend the 21 st Annual Michigan Festival and Events Convention on November 8 and 9, 2013, in Lansing, Michigan, and to approve the registration fees and travel expenses in the amount of $655.00, with funding from the Festival Special Projects Account. (A-2) DR. NOEL JACKSON Letter of Resignation from the DDA Moved by Councilperson Taylor, seconded by Councilperson Howey, to receive and place on file, the letter submitted by Dr. Jackson, resigning from the Downtown Development Authority, and to request Administration to send a letter of appreciation to him for his service

3 (B-1) 33 RD DISTRICT COURT Fines, Costs, Fees, August 2013 Moved by Councilperson LeFevre, seconded by Councilperson Taylor, to receive and place on file the fines, costs, fees, August 2013, submitted by the 33 rd District Court showing the City of Trenton receiving $15, (D-1) ADMINISTRATION Offer to Purchase 2769 W. Jefferson (tabled from September 16, 2013) Moved by Councilperson McLeod, seconded by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, to remove the agenda item from the table. Moved by Councilperson Taylor, seconded by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, to concur with the recommendation of the City Administrator and approve the sale of the property located at 2769 West Jefferson, to Mr. and Mrs. Jonus Rexhepi based on condition that the sale price is $8,500.00; the closing is within seventy five calendar days; the project is completed within two years of closing date; a Performance Bond is provided to insure completion of the project within the allotted time; and if the time frame is not in compliance the property reverts back to the City and purchaser forfeits any and all payment to the City. Roll Call: Howey, Abstain; LeFevre, Yes; McLeod, Yes; Stack, Yes; Taylor, Yes; Teifer, Yes; and Baun-Crooks, Yes. Motion carried. Mr. Rexhepi spoke to the Mayor and Council regarding his plans for the property. (D-2) ADMINISTRATOR Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract, FY 2014 Moved by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, seconded by Councilperson Taylor, to approve the utilization of the Municipal and Community Credits in the amount of $41,158.00, to subsidize senior transportation

4 (D-3) ADMINISTRATOR Leasing of Copiers Moved by Councilperson McLeod, seconded by Councilperson Howey, to remove the item regarding leasing of copiers from the agenda. (D-4) CITY CONTROLLER Budget Amendment #11 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013 Moved by Councilperson Teifer, seconded by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, to concur with the recommendation of the City Controller and approve the budget amendment #11 to eliminate the deficit for the Kennedy Recreation Center, in the amount of $55,000.00, for the fiscal year ending June 30, (D-5) CITY ENGINEER/DPS Dump Truck Bid Recommendation Moved by Councilperson McLeod, seconded by Councilperson LeFevre, to concur with the recommendation of the City Engineer and award the bid for the dump truck to Wolverine Truck Group Co., who submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications, in the amount of $150,006.00, with funding from the Machinery and Equipment Account , and to reject the other bid. (D-6) CITY ENGINEER/DPS Request to Dispose of Obsolete Vehicles MAIN MOTION Moved by Councilperson Taylor, seconded by Councilperson Teifer, to authorize the disposal of eight obsolete vehicles, by utilizing the services of Martin s Towing Auto Auction of Brownstown

5 AMENDMENT TO MOTION Moved by Councilperson Howey, seconded by Councilperson McLeod, to remove the 1995 Ford 10 cubic yard dump truck from the obsolete list to auction. Roll Call: LeFevre, Yes; McLeod, Yes; Stack, Yes; Taylor, No; Teifer, Yes; Baun- Crooks, Yes; and Howey, Yes. Motion carried. MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED (D-7) CITY ENGINEER/DPS Asphalt Repair Program, Contract 2013-ASP Moved by Councilperson McLeod, seconded by Councilperson Howey, to concur with the recommendation of the City Engineer and award the 2013 Asphalt Repair Program, Contract 2013-ASP to Al s Asphalt in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to reject the other quotes, with funding from the Major Street Account ( ) and the Local Street Account ( ). (D-8) MAYOR Proposed Study Session Agenda, Monday, October 28, 2013 Moved by Councilperson McLeod, seconded by Councilperson Howey, to approve the agenda for the Council Study Session to be held on Monday, October 28, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. for a presentation of the audit by Planet & Moran. AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS Moved by Councilperson Teifer, seconded by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, that the Authorized Disbursements, per the October 7, 2013, schedule, be approved, in the amount of $683,

6 Moved by Councilperson Teifer, seconded by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, to approve the Disbursement payable to B & D Vacuum Cleaner, in the amount of $ Roll Call: McLeod, Yes; Stack, Yes; Taylor, Yes; Teifer, Yes; Baun-Crooks, Yes; Howey, Yes; and LeFevre, Abstain. Motion carried. REPORTS Moved by Councilperson Teifer, seconded by Councilperson Baun-Crooks, to receive and place on file the Commission and Board Reports, October 7, 2013; Fire Department Auto-Aid Report for August 2013; Fiscal Year First Quarter Emergency Ambulance Revenue; and the DPS Report, September COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL AND OFFICIALS Councilperson Teifer * Scarecrow Festival, Great Event Councilperson Baun-Crooks * Complimented Organizers of Scarecrow Festival, Wonderful Event Councilperson LeFevre * Profits from Scarecrow Festival Goes to Local Charities; October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Thanked Councilpersons Taylor and Teifer for Each Serving 24 Years on Council, They Will Be Missed Councilperson McLeod * Feels Same Way as Councilperson LeFevre About Councilpersons Taylor and Teifer; Urged Citizens to Look For Candidates With Experience When Casting Their Vote for Council Councilperson Howey * Ditto Also Thanked Fire Chief, Bruce Vick for Years of Service; Great Job Done by Downtown Event Planners on Festival; Thanked Dr. Jackson for Years of Service on DDA and Congratulated Scott Barr on his Appointment Mayor Stack * Announced Jeff Davis, Deputy Fire Chief and Bruce Vick, Fire Chief are Retiring; Attended Ribbon Cuttings for Dixon & Associates, St. Paul Lutheran Church Hall, and 9 Month Bump; Birthday Wishes to Councilperson Howey and Councilperson Baun- Crooks

7 City Clerk Gearhart * Absentee Ballots Available for November Election, Stated the Names of the Council Candidates on the Ballot Fire Chief Vick * Trenton Firefighter Charities Selling Breast Cancer Awareness Month T-Shirts PUBLIC COMMENT Larry Bennett * Monies Owed to the Kennedy Recreation Center Lee Kubicki * Parking Issues on North Margarette Bob Hornby * Parking Issues on North Margarette Wendy Pate * Overgrown Weeds at Parking Lot F MOTION TO ADJOURN by Councilperson Taylor, seconded by Councilperson McLeod, at 9:17 p.m. APPROVED BY: KYLE F. STACK, MAYOR PATRICIA M. GEARHART, CITY CLERK MINUTES PREPARED BY: Patricia M. Gearhart, City Clerk APPROVED ON: INFORMATION ITEMS 1. THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT: Jury Duty Notification. (09/26/2013) 2. STATE OF MICHIGAN: Notice of Hearing DTE Electric Company, Case U (10/08/2013) 3. COMCAST: Channel Changes. (09/26/2013)